Vetri-Science Laboratories Composure Soft Chews is a calming support formula recommended for pets exposed to increased environmental stressors. When pets can’t adapt to stress it can lead to anxiety, nervousness, hyperactivity, frayed nerves, abnormal urine marking, excessive scratching, trembling or shivering, and destructive or aggressive behavior. It is an advanced formula that contains a combination of factors, not found in other calming formulas, that support balanced behavior.

Recommended for

Changes to environment

Company or parties

Veterinary or grooming visits

Boarding or holidays

Boredom or separation anxiety

Moving or traveling

Fireworks and thunderstorms

Composure helps alleviate stress-related behavior problems without affecting your animal’s personality or energy level. It can be used daily or when extra help to relax is needed. It contains a combination of factors not found in other calming formulas such as a calming complex from colostrum, L-Theanine and Thiamine (Vitamin B1) which all address stress and calming.

About the Formula

C3 TM - Colostrum Calming Complex is isolated from colostrum proteins which have a calming effect on animals. These bioactive proteins have been found to support cognitive functioning and support stress reduction. The Colostrum Calming Complex works synergistically with the L-Theanine in this formula to promote relaxation and cognition in dogs.

L-Theanine supports calming and relaxation, reduces irritability and low mood states. L-Theanine has been extensively researched for its ability to reduce stress, anxiety and unwanted behavior. L-Theanine is a naturally-occurring amino acid found in green tea that is a derivative of glutamic acid; a neurotransmitter in the brain. It helps the body to produce other calming amino acids such as Dopamine, GABA and Tryptophan and helps bring certain neurotransmitters into better balance. Studies done on L-Theanine showed that dogs reduced anxiety-related behavior without adverse effect or drowsiness; dogs were alert, playful and calmer than expected given their situations.

Thiamine helps manage stress and reduces irritability. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) has been shown to affect the central nervous system to help calm and soothe anxious animals. A lack of Thiamine can cause mental confusion, muscular weakness, muscle spasms, nervousness, and weight and appetite loss during periods of stress.

Composure does not contain any herbal ingredients (Kava Kava, Valerian, St. John’s Wort, etc.) or L-Tryptophan. Its ingredients do not cause addiction, drowsiness or impaired motor skills.

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The reviews below are presented for informational purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of any product. The information is not intended to be a substitute for visits to your local veterinarian. Instead, these testimonials offer the reader information and opinions written by pet owners and/or veterinarians concerning animal health and products that they have used.

I think Composure is especially helpful when I'm experieincing a lot of stress. My Vet suggested I try this. It really helps both me and my dog, who picks up on, and reacts to my stress, which only adds to my stress. Composure helps to break the "stress cycle" for both of us.

Most importantly, my Rat terrier took it without having to disguise it or force it on him. It was very effective and the other small dog had no trouble with it either. The best part for me, after helping my dogs, was the fact I could split the product easily to give them the right dosage.

This came highly recommended by our Veterinarian who found it useful over Holidays when his Rhodesian Ridgebacks get nervous when there are fireworks.

We have used it in the following ways and found it VERY effective:

My daughter uses it at stressful times with her elderly dog who has become sensitive to fireworks and thunder noise.

We have an elderly cat that it helped when we introduced him to a new house and a new dog in the family. We call him our neurotic pet .... you never know what will stress him out and this product got us smoothly through our last move and introduction of a new energetic puppy.

We use it with one of our dogs that is overly sensitive/hyper/anxious when left alone.

This product works well for all the above issues. The dpets are not drowsy - just calmer. During severe storms or on the 4th we give the max dosage. You will find what works best for your pet by experimenting with the dosage.

It is a great (and affordable) product. Another plus is that the animals all think of them as "treats" - haven't had a single pet refuse to take them.

First used this as recommended by a vet, to help with compulsive grooming problems with my cat. She is less anxious now and her fur is growing back. Started using it with my two toy dogs. One with dominance issues and the other very excitable and hyper. The dominant dog is friendlier to other animals in the house and now noticably seeks out more attention from other family members. My excitable dog is calmer and less impulsive. No drug-like behaviors or issues with this product.

My 5 year old cat was apparently under some stress due to changes in environment (new furniture, pet sitting for another pet owner). Didn't realize there was a problem until I noticed hair loss on her belly, back legs and forearms. My otherwise very healthy cat was seen by the vet, and she diagnosed the problem as compulsive grooming. She gave me this product to try. My cat tolerated this very well. I purchased more online and will continue to give it to her as her fur slowly grows back in. She absolutely loves these "treats" and comes running when I open the package. She swats at me to hurry up. Being a former feral cat, she is apparently sensitive to disruptions and changes in her life. I may continue to use this as a daily maintenance even after her fur has grown in.